Question 1

I'm really worried because I've been having Covid symptoms, like chest pain and breathing issues, but my RT-PCR tests always come back negative. It's been 1.5 months since this all started, and my recent chest X-ray showed congested bilateral hila. Can you help me understand what this means? Is it possible I still have a Covid infection, or could it be something else?

Accepted Answer

it just means you have slight inflammation. you don't have covid infection now

Question 2

I'm dealing with this issue for the past few days and it's got me a bit worried. I'm allergic and under treatment from my pulmonologist. I take montoluekast tablets and use an inhaler three times a day. Lately, though, I've been experiencing this odd sensation where my breathing feels heavy, or like I can't completely exhale. It only lasts about 10 to 15 minutes and then it's gone. I can do all my activities like walking briskly for half an hour and jogging in the morning. I also do pranayam breathing exercises almost every day. Do you think I should get tested for something specific? Could there be an issue with my lungs?

Accepted Answer

it might be due to your anxiety

Question 3

I'm really struggling with my smoking habit and I'm desperately looking to quit. My willpower seems pretty weak, which makes it even harder. I smoke around 79 cigarettes a day and have been doing this for the past 89 years. Can you suggest any effective ways for me to finally quit smoking?

Accepted Answer

To increase your motivation to quit smoking and get rid of cigarettes, you must:

Be convinced of the many downsides of smoking;,,
Identify the benefits TO YOU of living without cigarettes;,,
Know that the benefits and aid you get from cigarettes can be obtained in other ways;,,and
Understand that the problems of quitting are temporary, but the benefits will last for a lifetime..
they are nicotine chewing gums availbale over the counter in medical stores , which can be used to avoid cravings, spend more time with people who dont smoke. avoid drinking which is also a trigger. all the best.

take Tab acetylcysteine for 5 days

More Pulmonology/ Respiratory Medicine Health Queries

I'm really struggling with my smoking habit and I'm desperately looking to quit. My willpower seems pretty weak, which makes it even harder. I smoke around 79 cigarettes a day and have been doing this for the past 89 years. Can you suggest any effective ways for me to finally quit smoking?

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